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Are There Dead Wasps In Figs?
4:52
Figs aren't exactly fruits...but that's not the only bizarre thing about them.
How (and Why) to Make a Pill Out of Poop
3:30
The latest clinical trials for poop pills that can fight a gut infection failed.
What Really Causes Sunburns?
4:32
The way the sun damages your skin is weirder than you ever thought.
4 Deadly Carnivorous Plants
5:40
Here are four ingenious ways carnivorous plants catch their prey.
Sea Turtles Get Herpes, Too
2:51
Sea turtles can get herpes. And human pollution might be making their flare-ups worse.
Science, Sex Bias, and...Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
3:54
Science has historically ignored females, whether they're insects, lab rats, or humans.
The World's Most Expensive Fungus
2:26
The priciest fungus in the world is a parasite that grows from a caterpillar’s head.
Hookworms and the Myth of the "Lazy Southerner"
4:16
The stereotype of the "lazy Southerner" may have been caused by hookworm infection
Why Am I Obsessed With Gross Stuff?
4:36
Thanks for watching me make a fool of myself for one whole year!
Three Facts About Periods
5:14
Knowing more about periods is important for everyone’s health.
Could We Rid The World Of Mosquitoes?
5:35
A new technology could make diseases like Zika a thing of the past. But should we use it?
What Really Causes Cavities?
3:23
Hate going to the dentist? Keep the millions of microbes in your mouth happy.
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